Forum: Absentee owners
“‘We have an invisible owner who has had nothing to do with the pharmacy and doesn’t communicate with us at all…’ Taken on its own it’s pretty gobsmacking quote. The situation …
Q&A: Sea change on Phillip Island
What is island life like for the pharmacists living and working alongside the penguins? AJP speaks with Greg Kossena, managing partner of Priceline Pharmacy Cowes. 1) How long has the …
King report suggests direct supply, removing CSO
CSO wholesalers say the King Review interim report options ‘lack rigour’, while Medicines Australia has concerns about the impact of potential changes to supply The interim report of the Review …
New PSA National President to tackle recognition, remuneration
PSA has announced Tassie pharmacist Shane Jackson will be taking over the presidency from 1 July Dr Shane Jackson, who holds a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, has been elected as …
Vaccination expanded for Canberra pharmacists
Canberrans may now receive the whooping cough vaccine from their local pharmacist without a prescription Under new changes to the ACT vaccination standards, pharmacists can now be trained to administer …
Pharmacy Review Interim Report imminent
Initially due in March this year, the Interim Report for the King Review may be possibly released this week, says Pharmacy Guild The Pharmacy Guild has also re-stated its position …
Pharmacy under more pressure from Amazon
The global online giant’s acquisition of the Whole Foods Market brand may help provide retail footprint, says expert On Friday Amazon announced its intention to acquire Whole Foods Market, a supermarket …
New course on chronic disease
University of Sydney has launched a free online course about easing the burden of obesity, diabetes, cancer and CVD The University’s Charles Perkins Centre has this week released a new …
Risky business
Herbal preparations can be problematic for a variety of reasons – but what role should pharmacists play? Use of herbal medicines is increasing in Western countries despite the potential risks, …
Forum: I’m a doctor, but don’t have my script pad
“I often work in holiday locations as a locum and am approached by customers who claim to be a doctor on holidays, usually working in a public hospital, and wanting …
Forum: 28-day vs 30-day pack sizes… WHY?
“Over the last few week, I have had more than a few patients ask me why some medication comes in a 30-day pack e.g. Atacand & Crestor, but others they …
Guild reassures owners on 6CPA funding
Allocations for $600m for pharmacy programs to be finalised within next two weeks Pharmacy Guild National President George Tambassis has reassured members that work is underway regarding the allocation of …